807.5 MW Bit. Coal operating in Monongalia, WV — PJM Interconnection, LLC
807.5 MW
Nameplate Capacity
1
Generators
unit
Conventional Steam Coal
Technology
2011
Operating Since
Coordinates
39.7079, -79.9590
County
Monongalia, WV
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Longview Power, LLC | Mountain State Energy Holdings | — |
| Owner(s) | Mountain State Energy Holdings, LLC | Mountain State Energy Holdings | — |
| Status | Operating | — | — |
Longview Power Plant is a coal-fired power plant located near Maidsville, West Virginia. The plant's single unit generates 700 megawatts (MW) of electricity from run-of-mine coal and natural gas.
Read more on WikipediaThe Longview Power Plant is an 807.5 MW coal-fired power plant located in Monongalia County, West Virginia. It began operating in 2011 and is owned and operated by Longview Power, LLC. The plant utilizes conventional steam coal technology and consists of a single generator. It is connected to the PJM Interconnection, LLC balancing authority and resides within the RFC NERC region.
In its latest year of reported generation, the Longview Power Plant produced 4,630,892 MWh of electricity, achieving a capacity factor of 65.6%. Despite its significant output, the plant is ranked 7th out of 7 power plants in West Virginia and 33rd out of 50 nationally.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
NERC Region
RFC
Balancing Authority
PJM Interconnection, LLC
Grid Voltage
500 kV
Regulatory Status
NR
Entity Type
Independent Power Producer
Sector
IPP Non-CHP
392.1K MWh
Latest Month
4.6M MWh
Annual Generation
65.6%
Capacity Factor
No financial data available for this plant.
Market Position
ISO/RTO Market
PJM
LMP Node
90330101
Pricing Hub
AEP-DAYTON HUB
Node Source
EIA-860 direct report
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